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October 2010

Sunday, 31 October 2010

The only thing I've ever liked about Tiffany's is the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.Apart from it being incredibly over-rated, every girl wants/has a gift wrapped in that little blue box.I sneer at that- in a very stuck-up-ish sorta way.

So, anyway, my friend threw an engagement party and what do I end up buying for the happy couple? A little blue ceramic box wrapped in that little blue box.

When I was coming up with ideas for engagement presents, all I could ever think of was Tiffany's.

I guess maybe somewhere deep inside, behind that girl who does not want to be like every other girl, I am a sucker for the over-rated man-made romanticism that comes with the little blue box.

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

About 2 and a half months back, I noticed this Union Jack scarf from Liberty's website and knew I HAD to have it. I imagined draping it over my back, showing off the flag while I am in Hong Kong - I imagined I would feel protected having a part of me on my back? Whatever.

Anyhow, I got my hands on it when I was in London last month. I have been waiting ever since for it to get cold enough to wear it... mind you, its HUGE!!

NOW, the wait it OVER!!

Yesterday, I read about the "I bought a Liberty scarf" competition that Liberty is holding.

In short, anyone could send a photo of themselves in a scarf to iboughtalibertyscarf@liberty.co.uk and the winner would get the Liberty of London Union Jack Scarf, i.e. MY SCARF!

So, rather than waiting for the cold, I am going to bring my scarf out the next couple of days, take a photo and send it. After all, what do I have to lose? I already have the winning scarf :)

Monday, 25 October 2010

Yasmin Sewell - one of my favourite style icons and above that, an inspiration to me. As a senior fashion consultant at Browns and Liberty (can I please just emphasize that these shops have the PERFECT FASHION EDITS EACH SEASON!!), she is the one person I am jealous of.

She has an amazing sense of style, and when it comes to predicting next season's trends, there is no one like Yasmin. :)

Friday, 22 October 2010

Everyday, on my way out, I see these group of people. I always make a mental note to bring my camera next time I walk pass. Whenever I walk pass them, I somehow catch myself smiling... I think they're cute, their conversations funny.

Today, after I took the photo, I saw the lady on the left calling out to another lady on the street, and asking her to sit next to her. Sweet. :)

New York - a city where everywhere is your runway. I love heels. But I never end up wearing them when I am in the city, always being afraid that they'd kill me by the end of the day. Well, maybe next time.

Me and J on the Sub-run-way.

Random pic we took at Shake Shack. Pretty cool, no?

Lying on central park. I love Central Park. I love that in the middle of a concrete jungle, there is a green heaven where I can escape to from the hustle and bustle of the city...but only for a while. Because after all, I am a city girl at heart.

Monday, 18 October 2010

I always find it difficult to answer because I don't think I would ever be able to say the right words that gives the city enough credit.

I am in love when I am in the Meatpacking District. I am in love with the steps that lead up to West Village apartments. I am in love with the trees that surround the streets, I am in love with the graffiti on walls. I am in love with the fact that it is now such a fashionable district when it was once home to slaughterhouses.

I could live there. I want to live there. I want to go down to the cafe by the corner and read a magazine.

We came across a gallery when we were exploring the area; and were amazed with the art - classic pieces made comical. So inspirational.

I particularly love this one.

I find it interesting that Einstein is holding "Love is the Answer"; because I suppose above all theories, mathematical solutions, and academic studies, LOVE really does prevail.

This was my first visit to the HIGHLINE. It really is different going on a trip with a friend with an architectural background. I was introduced to something new, something that I probably would not have encountered if it wasn't for her.

This was the view from the top of the start of the Highline. AMAZING!

This photo was taken by J. I did not even notice it until I got home and found this in the 1800+ photos we took during the trip. I love this picture. It's so still, yet sort of full of life.

Another picture taken by J. It's so empty but somehow, it looks like there is a story to be told.

Panoramic view of the street from the top of the highline. I could sit here all day looking at how the day changes.